Poetic Day

 As the days roll by and the roads get rough,
I start to see clearer and learn to stay tough.
When my mind drifts quietly, heavy with doubt,
I see myself changing while my light flickers out.

What I once loved feels distant, fading slow,
And all I’ve ever known is to give and to glow.
Making others happy  that’s where I find peace,
Yet my own joy feels faint, like it’s starting to cease.

My intentions are clean, no darkness inside,
But the thought of feeling fulfilled is something I hide.
That feeling of comfort, of being gently seen 
It’s foreign, almost strange, like a forgotten dream.

My mind feels fragile, though my face stays kind,
For love and being cared for rarely cross my mind.
Still I stand here hoping, through silence and pain,
That the Lord lifts this weight and makes me whole again.
-J.Perez

A Prayer for Today
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, Lighten the weight in all our hearts.
Help him see with clarity, not exhaustion.
Restore the joy he once felt  not only in marriage, but within himself.
Give him the strength to speak truth, the courage to feel, and the peace that passes all understanding.
Walk with him through confusion, through doubt, through silence.
Surround him with Your presence, Your wisdom, and Your gentle mercy.
Heal what is wounded, strengthen what is weak, and guide his steps forward.
Amen.